Full time
Hong Kong

Quantitative Developer – Hong Kong

A top High-frequency trading firm is seeking an exceptional Quant Developer to join its elite team of technologists and researchers. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing and building high-performance trading systems that power global markets. With access to cutting-edge infrastructure, collaborative peers, and the freedom to innovate, this is a rare opportunity to shape the technology behind industry-leading strategies.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, takes pride in writing world-class code, and wants to see their work directly impact performance in live trading.

What You Will Do;

  • Design, implement, and optimize high-performance trading systems and infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with researchers and traders to translate ideas into robust, scalable production code.
  • Enhance system reliability, latency, and scalability across mission-critical components.
  • Improve deployment workflows and monitoring tools to ensure seamless live trading operations.
  • Develop internal platforms and frameworks that accelerate research and strategy deployment.
  • Continuously refine infrastructure to stay ahead in a hyper-competitive trading landscape.

Your Profile;

  • 3-10 years of experience in a quantitative, trading, or development role at a top-tier proprietary trading firm, hedge fund or similar environment.
  • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another quantitative discipline.
  • Strong programming expertise in Python and/or C++, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Experience building production systems for trading, research, or real-time analytics.
  • A strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a drive to optimize.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first approach.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.

Benefits;

  • Competitive base with leading profit-sharing structure
  • Outstanding performance rewarded with the opportunity for equity participation.
  • 25 vacation days annually.
  • Daily meals provided during work hours.
  • Regular social events and after-work gatherings with a highly collaborative team.

Are you ready to build the technology that drives global markets? Apply today or email your application to: applications@elityglobal.com

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